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PY56 FDZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,813 mi
Last recorded161,813 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 FDZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 161,813 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 153,189 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 153,185 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 144,132 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 144,128 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 133,857 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 133,853 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,791 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 101,852 miles

emmisions to clean to test.under tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,676 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 88,649 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 83,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 68,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2012 53,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine managment light stays on .sill covered .under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2011 39,702 miles

Bonnet safety catch siezed (Done)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,526 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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PY56 FDZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY56 FDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PY56 FDZ registered?

PY56 FDZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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